Tsunami Benefit Gig, Bristol Academy

ReviewsThis from Peter RowlstoneWell, I was at the Sunday night gig in Bristol- and Robert and band were in fine form. Robert was dressed in solemn dark colours, but seemed happy and excited to be there. They did 5 songs. I think he said Tin Pan Valley was going to be a single.

The band were in excellent form – Black Dog was slightly reworked but was just excellent – the chorus bit being kept the same as the original and packing as much punch. The crowd joined in on the Ah Ahhs as they should and let out a mighty roar after the first time round – which Robert encouraged. The new songs sound very good – Tin Pan Valley being particularly heavy in places. And, of course Whole Lotta Love was pure excitement.

Only a short set – but they blew away pretty much every act that evening. Robert said he was really happy to be singing again – and he seemed in a fine mood and looking rather well.